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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mauritius to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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